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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-12-09
A Fatal Habit of Speech.

heard on State street an authentic story
of detective aculeness, says writer in the
Boston Post. Everybody is familiar with
the trick that many men have of Gaping
whatever they hear said when they do not
dissent, with some favorite expression. Thus.
one man says precisely" another "eractly =
and there is a considerable faction for whom
the words lust So" or ito be sure" seem to
fill the required need. Not long ago Bos-
ton man stole large sum of money from his
employers and fled to the West. A descrip-
ton OF him was sent to detectives and police
superintendent generally, and about a
month after his escape Minnesota officer
telegra phed that he thought he had his eye
upon the person wanted. His appearance,
however, was very different from that de-
scribed in the circular. The situation was
pressing one; if the supposed criminal were
such in fact, ho might at any moment fly to
Canada. On the other hand, to arrest an in
nocent person would cause good deal of
trouble. The object was to identity the man
ifpossible within few hours. In this emer-
gency the Boston detective in charge of the
case examined aud cross-examined the thiefs
employers as to his pecuiarities. They could
hit upon nothing distinctive till finally the
detective inquired, in a moment of inspira-
ton, if he had any particular way Of express
ing himself. YES" was the reply ~ never
knew that fellow to talk three minutes with
out saying 1 believe you" In halt an hour
the information wastelegraphed TO the West /;
within four hours the Minnesota detective
had q long chat with his man, and before
night the thief was arrested
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He's Smart. +"

In our young days when we Heard these
words we always associated them with the
good traits of character. Either the individ-
ual was more than usually inteli-
gent, or he was quick, skiliul and capable
of accomplishing large days work 1t was
never associated in our minds with dishon-
csly or the practice of questionable things.
1t is quite different now. If II farmer sits on
his load when his hay is weighed and re.
members to stand away from the scale when
the empty wagon is on ii, he is called
smart" If the poultryman sells 'imed
eggs" for fresh, he is called "smart." If the
merchant sells oleomargaiine for butter, he
he is called smart" Ii the coal merchant
sells 2OOO pounds for a ton, he is called
smart" If the manipulation sells "acid" for
cider vinegar, he is called smart In fact
this word has almost lost its true significance
OF worthy character such as would win our
appreciation, and is fast gaining an unsavory
odur. This was very forcibIy illustrated the
other day in our presence, as a friend called
another gentleman smart man. He turn
ed upon him saying, 81 would rather be call
ed villain at once, than to be called Smart :"
for | am no trickster." In his MUD the
word was connected with the performance
of little mean things in the way OF trade !;
taking mean advantage of confidDg buy
ers, or the palming OF of inferior goods for
those of better quality. Too much of this
questionable "smartness" is now practiced
everywhere. But it is very like all other bad
things it comes home at last and trips up
the smart" one. He tops otfa barrel of APP
piles once too often, or puts an extra heavy
rock in his hay Tor the last time, or sells his
old blind horse to his great sorrow ; and thus
learns that this kind of 'smartness" some
times stings its possessor. OF course there
are thousands of opportunities for cheating,
but it is sad that such kind OF dealings should
be called "smart"
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VARIETIES.

He who has health has hope and he who
has hope has every thing
omen are the best detectors of coun-
lerielts when the counterleits are not men.
There is popularity about the Irish SER
want girl which may have occurred to you.
Her cousins are all of the masculine gen
der
Take all the sorrows out of life, and YOU
take away all richness and depth, and tender
ness. Sorrow is the furnace that melts sell
fish hearts together in love
-Sharp-visaged female Ito grocer's bow
I've waited heie so long, young man, that
forgit what cum for" Grocer boy (meekly
suggestive) "P'rrps it's vinegar, mum"
-"Heres Webster on bridge" said Mrs.
Partington, as she handed to Ike new I'M
abridged dictionary. Study it cpntentively
and you will gain great deal of iuflamma-
ton.
I'VE don't care for the rain" said one
Baltimore girl TO another, as she raisti an
umbrella, we're neither sugar nor salt"
mo" replied the other, but we're Ia SEES"
-Hdrper'S Bazdr.
An honest life is always the best one.
Many men who would scorn to defraud even
to tarthings worth are dishonest towards
themselves, and live in perpetual treachery
to their consciences.
Mrs. Crak was prompted to write her
last book, IAN Unknown Country" which
discusses the condition of the poor in the
North OF Ireland, by overhearing the remark
OF laboring man, who, when rallied upon
helping little girl across the street, replied,
"Ay, but a 'andlul of 'elp is worth a CARLOAD
of pity"
1T is stated that the woman suffragists of
Kansas lately adopted yellow ribbon us
their distinctive sign. They call it the SUN
flower badge" They say they chose it "be-
cause, as the suntlower follows civilization,
follows the wheel-track and the pillow, 50
woman suffrage inevitably follows civilized
government" They might print upon the
ribbon the spirited legend: am just as
happy Gs a big suuilower."
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Paris Dolls.

The making of dolls is one of the princi
pal industries of Paris, the masterpiece OF the
trade being a marvellous creature consisting
entirely OF paper, with a porcelain head
! This belongs to quite new race of dolls
which has driven the old ones out of the Par.
isan market.
In making Them a fine paper pulp is used
and the doll is moulded, bit by bit. One
workman does nothing but shape the arms
another has charge OF the feet, and 80 on
with the entire body. Elastic bands are in.
serted in the arms and legs, 10 hold them to.
| gether, and the joints are made TO work Sc
perfectly that Il limb will remain in any posi-
ton in which is placed.
The porcelain head is more difficult to
make than the body. After being moulded
the heads are placed in an oven, and baked
for twenty-seyen hours. They are then
rubbed with pumice stone, polished, and
painted with the greatest care The eyes
are made as carefully as are artificial human
eyes, aud the hair is wool from wild goats in
the mountains of Thbet. To finish one OF
these dolls, the labor of thirty different
persons is required.
Connected with every large mandatory
are dressmakers, milliners, and shoemakers,
who work at their own homes. One manu-
facturer displays over three hundred differ
ent costumes every year. There are toilets
for every conceivable occasion, including
marriages and balls, and all the fashions Of
the day are scrupulously reproduced.
Costumes of the time of Louis XIV. are
considered very desirable, and the pictur-
esque dresses ofSwiIzerland, Italy, and Spain
are often ordered. Gloves, muffs, and jewelry
specially for dolls are made, and their boots
are genuine works of art.
Attached to every mandatory is a hos
pital, where dolls may have their fractured
limbs mended, or be supplied with new heads
and one may also find plenty of shops pre-
pared to furnish their bed chambers, cradles
and china.
In short, Partisan art has every luxurious
paylhing to offer the children whose par
ents have full purses.
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What q Lie Cost.

One of Cromwell's daughter Frances sui
tor was Rev. jeremiah White, her fathers
chaplain says the Youths Companion. But
Cromwell did not favor the suit. Hearing
one day the chaplain was alone with Fran
ces, he rushed angrily into the room, where
he discovered the chaplain on his knees,
with Fanny's hands against his lips
"What is the meaning of this postuIe?"
he asked.
May it please your highness," replied the
chaplain, 4 have long time courted that
gentlewoman there, my lady's woman, and
cannot prevail. | was, therefore, hu nbly
praying her ladyship to intercede for me-"
Cromwell knew the man was lying, | ir be-
ing very willing to take the lie for truth, he
turned to the maid saying, "What is the mean
ing of this huzzy? Why refuse the honor
Mr.. White would do you? He is my friend
and expect you TO treat him as such"
The girl willing 10 make the most of her
opportunity, replied with courtesy and
blush: "lf Mr.. White intends me that hon.
or, shall not be against him.
"Sayest thou SO, lassg" cried Cromwell.
"Call Goodwin. The business shall done be-
fore leave the ROOM"
Goodwin clergyman, promptly respond
ed, the two were married then and there, and
Cromwell gave the bride a dowry of $500.
The result of the chaplain's lie was fifty
years of welded unhapplness.
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the words painted in black letters over the
door, Hull & Avery"
My first impulse was to drive on and leave
the chance OF bargain behind me; my next
to sit still and await my fate as Providence
dealt it out to me. And presently out came
Willis Avery himself.
81 think we will take your load if-whyr
breaking off short, ats Addy Walters !"
| coIored scarlet.
Good morning, Mr.. Avery. l shall be
obliged if you will examine the fruit as
speedily as possible, rs am in hurry"
"Oh, certainly" He looked as il nip
ping frost had chilled his enthusiasm in the
bud, and secretly exulted within myself.
Mr.. Hull bought the load of apples, and
said if had any more at that prce-and of
the same quality, he cautiously added-he
would be happy to take them. Willis Avery
touched his hat as drove off as lofty as
Queen Boalicea in her chariot of old
Just thirty-6ve dollars, counting in the
melodcon money" cried Kitty, gleefully.
And now Mr., Avery may come as soon as
he likes.
She had scarcely spoken the words before
there came u knock at the door, and in walk
ed no less person than Mr.. Willis Avery
himself, lrecTyed pin with the air OF an
empress.
Your money is ready, Mr.. Avery"
| was not thinking of the money, Ad-
die" he SAID, responsibility, do you
think ones mind runs always on money 2"
Mine does good deal, said l, laughing,
but feeling somewhat embarrassed under his
gaze.
But had no idea you were reduced to
this did not know
Mr.. Avery, this is scarcely business-like,"
| interpOsed.
".Addy," said he, abruptly, 81 admired your
spirit and courage to-day. l always liked
you as girl, but now"
well ~ for he hesituted
81 would do more if you would let me.
would love your
did not answer In truth and in fact
could not.
Dear Addy, will you let me sign back the
old place to your father on our wedding
day. he asked, earnestly.
Aud somehow be had got hold of my
hand, and somehow, before knew it, we
were engaged.-CNua Z. Elliott, from the
Family.
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Had Learned Another WAY.

One winter evening, not many years ago,
at Doylestown, Pa, three young lawyers were
seated at table in the Law Library room
playing cards. One of them had recently been
admitted to practice law and during the
evening he frequently used the expression,
at is me-" The incorrectness of the phrase
grated upon the ears of the other lawyers, and
at last one said Joseph, don't you know
you are frequently saying, 1T is me-
when you are well aware that you
should say, 1T is / ?"
He replied, Jacob, know / should say
'it is L. but say it incorrectly from habit"
Jacob said, II think can aid you in say
ing it correctly if you will only commit to
memory the rhyme, 1t is ], said the spider to
the fly"
"Well, that would aid me, admit" said
Joseph, 'if had not committed another
rhyme when boy"
Inquired Jacob. "Well, what is that?"
Joseph said, ut is me, said the spider to
the flea"
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Pnrtical.
LIES JOURNEY,

AS we speed out of youths sunny station
The track seems TO shine IN the light,
But it suddenly shoots over chasms
Or sinks into tunnels of night.
And the hearts that were brave in the morning
Are filled with reDining and fears
As they pause at the Guy Of Sorrow
Or pass tnrO' the Valley of Tears.
But the road of this perilous Journey
The hand of the Master has made;
With all It's dscomfOrts and dangers,
We need not be sad or afraid.
Paths leading from light into darkness.
Ways plungng IRON gloom to despair,
Wind out thro' the tunnels of midnight
To fields that are blooming and fair.
Tho the rocks and the shadows surround us,
Tho we catch not one CLEAN of the day,
Above US, fai cities are laughing
And dipping white feet in some bay.
And always, eternal, forever,
Down over the hills in the west,
The last final end If our journey.
There lies the Great Station OF Rest.
'Tis the Grand Central point of all railways,
A II roads centre here when they end:
It's the final resort of all tourists,
All rival lines meet here and blend.
All tickets, all mile books, all passes,
On whatever road or division,
Will bring you at last to this spot.
If you pause at the City of Trouble
Or wait in the Valley of Tears,
BE patient, the train will move onward
And rush down the track of the years.
Whatever the place is you seek for,
Whatever your aim or your quest.
~ shall come at the last with rejoicing
To the beautiful City of Rest.
You shall store all your baggage of Worries
- You shall feel perfect peace in this realm,
You shall sail with old friends on fair waters,
With Joy and delight at the helm.
You shall wander in cool, fragrant gardens
with those who have loyed you the best,
And the hopes that were lost in life's journey
2ERd Wioler Uilcor.
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DEER CREEK FARM

DEERCREEK FARM
~ AT PRIVATE SALE
I offer my Farm, two miles from Darlington. at
the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susque-
hanna river and the canal containing
1873 ACRES OF LAND.
Toe land ia of superior quality, and the build.
ings are also good. and in good repair with suiii-
cipnt timber good water and plenty of fruit.
The region about it is prosperous and healthy
and the view from the buildings and from Other
parts of the farm. is very beautiful.
1t Isl altogether a very desirable property, and
/ will sell 1t low and on easy terms.
Or I will Sell 80 or 40 Acres,
with beautiful building site.
Ell. TUCKER,
14oc2m Darlington p. o., Hartford Co., Md.
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"A: "Do you know where the custom of
mothers taking their manageable daughters
to the watering places originated ?" b. :"I
have no idea." A.. "Wel, it dates back to
the days of Abraham. You know it was at q
well that Rebecca found her husband"
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Good Boots
Good $Aoes$
AT
ELYS OLD STAND,

NO. lIO N. Gay street,
Corner Exeter Street, BALTIMORE, Md
Gents Heavy Boots,
Gents Fine Boots
Gents Heavy Shoes,
Gents Fine Shoes,
Boys Heavy Boots,
Boys Fine Boots,
Youths Heavy Boots,
Youths Fine Boots.
LADIES' HEAVY BUTTONED AND
LACED HOES,
LADIES' LIGHT BUTTONED AND
LACED SHOES.
kB-C Call and see my MEMS HANDMADE
HEAVY BOOT, all Kip Leather, back and front,
which sell for $3.50, and guarantee them equal
to any $500 boot in the market.
Also MISSES AND CHILDREN'S BUTToNED
AND LACED SHOES of all kinds. A complete
supply of GUM AND ARCTIC BOOTS AND
SHOES in all styles. These goods have been
manufactured and selected with great care. and
every article sold will be warranted as represent
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be inserted at ten cents per line.
EB Yearly advertisements tspecial rates.
National Republican., 1887-08-26
MOUNT VERNON AVENUE.
Prominent Citizens Favor the Project
and Wish It Success.

anu WISH tt success
"Mount Vernon avenuen will be one OF
the loveliest drives, aud will open up one OF
the loveliest sections of country in all the
universe. This avenue will extend from
the Aqueduct bridge to Mount Vernon, and
the many far sighted gentlemen who have
originated the scheme believe that IL will
be only question OF few months after
the road Is opened before the jingle OF the
over that very road. Every Washingtonian
whatever believes that II the road Is finally
opened 1t will make the city fairly boom
with business.
ut ia the biggest scheme out,n said Mr.
Frank Hume, ''and every one who has the
least particle of business sense will say so
too. II Mount Vernon avenue is opened
there will be hundreds of little truck farms
developed in aui around that avenue that
will be Of lasting advantage to this cityn
"Uf course am IN favor Of cutting an
avenue from the Aqueduct bridge to Mount
Vernon" said MIR. d. A. Windsor. "You
may call II what you please, but the Re-
PUBLICAN's suggestion that the new ave-
nue. be named Mount Vernon is good
one, and indorse 1t. II such an avenue is
built you can depend upon It that 1t will
be big thing for Washington"
DIR. Harold Snowden. OF the Alexandria
Gdsctte, said "lf Mount Vernon avenue
is opened, Alexandria, Washington, and
all the country between the two cities
named will profit by 1t. The NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN is doing good work in advo-
eating the scheme.n
National Republican., 1887-08-26
Harris Bi,jou Theater.

Not only has this popular house been
transformed into one Of the most beautiful
parlor theaters in the country and by It's
sliding roof made the most comforta BILE, II
is possible to make any theater, but Mana
ger Harris has secured for the season the
most popular attractions to be had. With
an eye to the fitness Of things Mr.. Harris
has skillfully interviewer his bookings So as
to present alternately drama, comedy,
tragedy, melodrama, emotional sketches,
comic opera, spectacular and sensational,
IN such succession as to afford his patrons
remarkable bill of fare. Next week he
departs from the ordinary rule aud will
present to his clientele the Great Austin's
Australian Novelty Company, vaudeville
organization of the highest standing and
merit. Knowing that this organization
embraces one of the most wonderful and
startling acts of modern times, Mr.. Harris
conceived the idea that the majority OF
his many patrons would appreciate
this opportunity to witness an act which
was performed when the company was
playing at vaudeville theaters. Especially
the Austin sisters (kose and Aimee) In
their wonderful and thrilling acts on the
flying trapeze, and particular to Mile.
Aimee, "the human ily,'" in her marvellous
act Of walking the ceiling head downward.
st. George Hussey, the greatest OF all
male impersonators; Lou Ruge, the
acrobatic marvels, Baldwin and Daily; the
original Hottentots, and others.
Prices remain the same except few
seats In the front rows, reserved at re-
quest OF many patrons Of the house at so
cents,
National Republican., 1887-08-26
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Republican'a" Readers.

Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"Repubiican's" Readers.
Mrs. Phillip IIoofT yesterday paid the fine
imposed upon her in the mayors court
few days prevlous-concluding not to ap.
peal from the mayors decision.
S. Cuvillier was before the mayor yester.
day, charged with disorderly conduct; he
wss bound over to keep the peace.
The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany met last night, to take action upon
the proposed trip to Allentown, Pa, on the
21st Of next month.
The Democratic headquarters will be
opened permanently In this city on Monday
next
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Brockett, who have
resided in this city for the past thirty years,
yesterday removed to Washington.
The old academy building, sometimes
called the Howell House, is again fitted up
as school house. 1t was built for that
purpose about one hundred years ago on n
lot belonging to John Hartshorne, and the
Alexandria Academy, which had been es-
tablished ut the town house, Market square,
In 1868, was located In the two lower rooms,
while the boys free school, endowed by
Gen. Washington, was kept in the third
story Of the building. The free school was
removed to the one-story school house on
the south side Of the academy building
about 1879. The old academy building and
ground was soon afterward sold, and be-
came in time the dwelling Of Marsteller,
Shay, Markell, Howell, and others until
1852, when 1t was again purchased for school
purposes by the school board.
National Republican., 1887-08-26
REPORT OF GEN. W. s. RosECRANs.

Before consenting to render your enterprise
such assistance as my limited time and cir
cumstances will permit, l carefully looked
over what your records and papers showed
concerning the property Of your company.
l. That your two contiguous claims, 800 feet
long and 600 feet wide each, have groupings of
a vein of gold.bearipg quartz visible at the
surface for most of their length, besides nu.
merOus small stringers Of the same kind of
quartz adjacent thereto and intersecting the
main vein.
.. That at some twenty or thirty points on
the vein, indicated on Cunningham's map,
prepared under my directions, openings and
sinkings have been made, In all of which
specimens, and in many rich samples. OF gold
have been found in the quartz, which seems
TO vary from five TO ten inches in thickness.
Some of these openings are cut from three to
fourteen feet deep, and on the north end of
Ellen Jane Is All incline l32 feet deep. North
ward on the "Tommanotta" 400 feet are two
shafts, one 10 feet aud the other 4S feet deep.
Within the next hundred feet north are one l.
feet and Que 20 feet deep.
3. out OF ali these openings end shafts vein
matter and quartz have been taken, aud Of the
quartz some have been selected for specimens,
giving the large assays mentioned in Mr., Cum
ningham's letter, and samples, assays OF which
are also therein set forth.
Finally, selections from the ore thus eX-
tTacted have been made, showing in "LedouN
and Ricketts, Assay ONCE Report OF a thirty.
seven pound sample at the rate of e. 65l 90 per
ton. Navy Paymaster BartOn's letter states
that six tons selected as above stated averaged
sly1.25 per ton gross product.
National Republican., 1887-08-26

The Company has recently had five tons of
ore, tIom which had been carefully Culled AT
speCimebs showing free gold, milled 10y the
NisweN Electric Mining aud Milling Company
OF Boston, This was purely refuse ore The
results show that even the refuse ore Of this
mine can be mined and millGd az profit Of
over SUOper cent.
The mint at rhiladelpha determined the
value Of and p-ltO UuhCts OF bullion from
this run TO be tSGQ2.
The Company, being - well satisfied by
these ana numerous other strictly rolable
tests Of the TichuOss of this mlnr, they have
puTchGsod a Wiswoll 'utcu crushing mill with
trglnc, boiler, ana all nrcgsAr 20 aud ap'
pliRnCCs for successfully wOtklOg the m M On
a llrNl scale, These vii! h' on he ground NJ
the mine within TIC nCAt thirty days, aud 1. ts
confidently expected that the plant wlll be In
iull Opt ration wllhlu ninety days thereafter,
with every lIOmtcoi dividend on the shares
cGfly IN the hCNt wluier, The NH can b.
run every dry IN tEe year,
such Is the confidence of mining men In ihl
mit lhhi snales are ALREADY selling AT rhNt)
tuytH VINO know what they nrr about
For iLrthG information mud n'nspa0'u.. ar-
ply 10Th. Secretary, Room 40, 10 DrCi. IN ll-
Wg, Washington, d. g,